In an effort to reduce waste and improve recycling, Woodward Corner Market will not use single-use plastic or paper bags at checkout. Instead, the all-new store is encouraging customers to bring their own reusable bags or purchase two different types of reusable—and 100 percent recyclable—plastic bags, starting at 10 cents each. Set to open Jan. […]
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Grenade Accelerates U.S. Expansion Through C-Store Launch
Global sports and nutrition brand Grenade is increasing its availability throughout the nation. The maker of the Carb Killa line of low-sugar, high-protein snacks, Grenade has secured partnerships with leading convenience store chain, Speedway, as well as a number of other partnerships including Royal Farms, Dash In, GetGo and Wawa. Grenade also has signed […]
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Pearson Foods Introduces A New Fresh Ramen Line
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Pearson Foods has introduced its newest fresh food product line, Fresh Ramen. Japan’s instant noodle soup was introduced to the U.S. in the early 70s. Known as a working-class meal, from its debut, instant ramen was dehydrated and made famous for its convenience and need for only boiling water. Chinese Soba or […]
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Dematic Launches Micro-Fulfillment Solution, Brings It To Meijer
Dematic has made its micro-fulfillment solution commercially available. The automation solution gives customers with high throughput requirements the flexibility to fulfill orders quickly and in a small footprint. The Dematic solution empowers customers to maximize space and achieve profitability with e-commerce ordering, ultimately advancing their omni-channel distribution strategy to give customers what they want when […]
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Meijer Chooses Rubino To Lead Its New Woodward Corner Market
Meijer has tapped Natalie Rubino, store director of the Meijer Supercenter on Coolidge in Royal Oak, Michigan, to lead its new neighborhood grocery store called Woodward Corner Market. The store will open in the Woodward Corners by Beaumont development at Thirteen Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak. “I live and breathe this community […]
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Meijer Simply Give Program Surpasses $50M After Spring Campaign
The Meijer Simply Give program surpassed $50 million in donations following contributions from the 2019 spring campaign that coincided with the sixth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. The spring campaign generated more than $2.5 million for the retailer’s food pantry partners across the Midwest. “We are committed to helping end food insecurity in the Midwest and are thankful for the […]
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Meijer Offers Special Teacher Discount For Back-To-School Season
Meijer is offering a 15 percent discount on classroom essentials to teachers across the Midwest in its largest back-to-school discount ever. The teacher discount applies to all Meijer stores and extends all summer long and into the school year, from now through Sept. 28. “We recognize that teachers spend a lot of money out of […]
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HyVida Hydrogen-Infused Sparkling Waters On Shelf At Meijer
In a deal involving two West Michigan-based companies, HyVida Brands Inc., maker of hydrogen-infused sparkling waters, has expanded its Midwest retail footprint with Meijer. “Meijer was quick to identify HyVida as more than a hydrogen infused beverage, but also as a healthier sparkling water to support Meijer’s commitment (to provide) innovative, healthy options at its […]
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Meijer Hudsonville Store Director Among 10 Finalists For 2019 FMI Store Manager Awards
Meijer Store Director Henry Samaniego, in Hudsonville, Michigan, is among 10 finalists for the 2019 Food Marketing Institute’s Store Manager Awards. The award celebrates store managers across the country who generate sales growth, provide great customer service and play an integral role in the community. This year, more than 80 individuals were nominated for the […]
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Meijer Simply Give Program Raises Record $8.5 Million In 2018
The Meijer Simply Give program raised more than $8.5 million for Midwest food pantries in 2018, setting a record. Meijer is providing an additional one-time gift of more than $2 million to its Simply Give food pantry partners, according to executive chairman Hank Meijer. “My dad once said, ‘I want to leave the world in […]
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Meijer To Stock Eastside Distilling’s Redneck Riviera Whiskey
Redneck Riviera Whiskey from Eastside Distilling will be sold in about 200 Meijer stores in the Midwest, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Portland, Oregon-based Eastside Distilling, which makes Redneck Riviera Whiskey, announced its authorization agreement with Meijer on March 22. “We are very excited to be working with Meijer, one of the preeminent […]
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Meijer Launches Consumer Drug Take-Back Program In All Stores
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is launching its new Consumer Drug Take-Back Program by installing secure in-store kiosks designed to help customers safely and properly dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at no cost. Customers can find the easily identifiable kiosks in the pharmacy area in all 241 Meijer supercenters across the Midwest. “Meijer is […]
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Seal The Seasons Launches Locally Grown Frozen Fruit In The Midwest
Seal the Seasons, a national brand selling locally grown frozen fruit, is partnering with Meijer as the first Midwest retailer to carry its products. Seal the Seasons partners with farmers on a region-by-region basis to buy its fruit in season, freeze and package it, and sell it in nearby grocery stores. Seal the Seasons was […]
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Customer Surprises At Checkout Become A Meijer Tradition
What began in 2014 as a small gesture to make the holidays brighter has become an annual tradition for Meijer. Each holiday season, Meijer executives and store directors look forward to “Very Merry Meijer,” a one-day event to surprise an unsuspecting customer at each Meijer store by paying for their entire shopping cart brimming with goodies—and […]
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Meijer Now Offering Grocery Pickup At Stores Across The Midwest
Meijer has expanded its Meijer Home Delivery program to include a pickup option at stores across the Midwest, building on a chainwide initiative to offer customers multiple ways to shop its stores. “Customers are always looking for ways to manage busy schedules and maximize their time, so we believe offering pick up enhances our Meijer Home Delivery program, especially […]
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Meijer Debuts New Convenience Store And Gas Station Design
Meijer will open a newly designed convenience store and gas station on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The new facility is located at 2988 Walker NW, adjacent to the retailer’s Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters. The 5,500-s.f. c-store will be the first Meijer gas station to include a separate full-service Starbucks. The store also will include an expanded assortment of […]
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Heritage Meets Innovation In New Hudsonville, Michigan, Meijer
Meijer opened a new supercenter July 12 in Hudsonville, Michigan, offering shoppers a number of ways to shop through what the retailer is calling a mix of heritage and innovation. The 155,000-s.f. store features design elements that honor the retailer’s nearly 50 years in Ottawa County. It also is re-introducing baggers to help decrease time […]
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Meijer’s Vail To Join AG New England As Merchandising, Procurement VP
Peter Vail, VP of produce, deli and bakery for Meijer and former Hannaford Bros. executive, will join AG New England’s (AGNE) management team on July 30 as VP of merchandising and procurement. Vail brings with him more than 30 years of retail food experience, primarily with Hannaford. During his early years at Hannaford, Vail became proficient […]
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Meijer Adding Surf And Skateboard Apparel Line To All Stores
Meijer is expanding its selection of apparel for young men, rolling out a special collection of Neff brand products. The line, available now in most Meijer stores, includes graphic tees, tanks and shorts. The retailer plans to have the line in all stores by this fall. “We are excited to bring Neff to Meijer because the […]
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Meijer Partners With Aquaculture Farm For Locally Sourced Trout
Meijer is taking the next step in its seafood sustainability commitment by partnering with Jackson, Michigan-based Indian Brook Trout Farm. The rainbow trout farm is the nation’s only fresh pack Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certified aquaculture facility, meaning the farm and its new processing plant are operating in the most responsible and sustainable manner, the company says. Beginning in April, […]